WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Criminal Justice 103
Course Description and Outline |
CRJ 103: Communication Within the Criminal Justice Field
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Spring 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Criminal Justice
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| Academic Division |
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service |
| Prerequisites |
none |
| Recommended |
CRJ 101 |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
| Programs of Study |
This course can be found in the following programs of study:
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2007-2008 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Prepares the student to be able to communicate within the criminal justice field by introducing him/her to the five basic communication skills: report writing, non-verbal communication, basic public speaking, interviewing and interrogation skills, and courtroom testimony. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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- Identify the correct purpose of a police report
- Assess the four purposes of taking field notes and maintaining an officer's field notebook
- Identify items allowed to be used by an officer to refresh their memory for recollection while testifying in court
- Identify items not discoverable under NRS174-245
- List the eight characteristics of a well written report
- Discuss the proper attire, attitude, and demeanor of testifying in court
- Assess non-verbal skills
- Acknowledge the traits of a good public speaker
- Assess the "art" of interrogation and interviews
- Write acceptable police reports
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
Analysis:
Demonstrate Knowledge of appropriate critical thinking skills.
Community Commitment:
Appreciate the value and importance of diversity and public service.
Communication:
College-level writing skills
Oral communication Skills
College Level Reading Skills |
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